Dhanera - Khargapur, Tikamgarh

Dhanera is a village situated in the Khargapur tehsil of Tikamgarh district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khargapur and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Tikamgarh. Dhanera village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhanera is 457162. The village covers a total geographical area of 654.8 hectares and falls under the 472115 pincode. Khargapur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Dhanera village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Dhanera

According to the 2011 Census, Dhanera village had a total population of 2,018 people, including 1,036 males and 982 females, living in 438 households. The sex ratio was 948 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.45%, with male literacy at 57.65% and female literacy at 38.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 674, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 90.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Dhanera

Dhanera is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Dhanera

Dhanera is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mau Ranipur, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khargapur to Dhanera is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tikamgarh to Dhanera is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhanera

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Dhanera village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Dhanera

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Dhanera village are given below:

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